Special Event 'Einstein's Favorite Fairy Tales'

Please join us for a Summer Reading 2014 Special Performance: Mary Jo Maichack presents “Einstein’s Favorite Fairy Tales”. This performance takes place in the Auditorium of the Berkshire Athenaeum on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM.

Minstrel Storyteller Mary Jo Maichack will present an hour's show of folktales, fables, song, dance and drama, "Einstein's Favorite Fairy Tales," which is a celebration of the importance and joy of the imagination, especially in regard to science. The show includes an intriguing Grimm fairy tale in English with some German, fables by Leonardo da Vinci, an original "Atomic Fizz Dance" with volunteer kids in fantastic costumes, and more. Fun and interesting for kids through adults.

This 45 minute family event is free. Ages 5-92 No registration is required but children under 10 must be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18 years of age. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.